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EIC Alyse Thompson-Richards recaps some recent plant openings and expansions in the food and beverage industry.

Self-affirmed GRAS determinations made by the food industry are being called into question at federal and state levels, even without health or safety concerns associated with substances that are designated as GRAS.

Creating efficient conveying systems begins with knowing what you want to accomplish, then enlisting the help of system integrators and suppliers — you may find that you can do things you hadn’t thought possible.

Trump raised tariffs on China to 125%, but many other countries will have only a 10% tariff in place for those 90 days.

Consider establishing hygienic zones to help meet current good manufacturing practices (cGMPs) and help prevent a contamination incident.

This guidance provides the agency’s current thinking on establishing a routine sanitation program for low-moisture, ready-to-eat foods that can help prevent pathogen contamination events and also sets forth recommendations for corrective actions.

Machinery considerations can be a challenge when incorporating sustainable materials, but they do not have to deter food producers from moving forward with the process.

Keeping track of your PLCs’ programming is easy as long as you don’t have to change it. When you do need to make program changes, the ability to keep track of them is easier with modern tools and AI.

Designed to improve upon the limitations at its original bakery, Carolina Foods’ new facility is FOOD ENGINEERING’s 2025 Plant of the Year.

A whole-building approach to drainage – considering every aspect of a facility’s sanitation and operational needs – is essential for ensuring a safe, efficient and regulatory-compliant environment.